This is a BEAUTIFUL Top Quality tooth from the infamous American Dome Headed dinosaur Pachycephalosaurus from the equally infamous Hell Creek Formation in Carter County, Montana, USA! These strange herbivores, nearly 15 feet long and one thousand pounds, roamed North America from 70 to 65 million years ago. They fed on soft leaves, seeds, and fruit, slicing them up with their (surprisingly) small leaf-shaped serrated teeth. Their most striking feature being the large dome on their skull, up to 9 inches thick! The exact purpose of this dome has been debated for decades. The most well know theory is that the animals used their domes in "headbutting contests" similar to modern bighorn sheep. The domes were very ornate, being surrounded by boney knobs and spikes! The tooth measures .565 inches (14.4 mm) with a FANTASTIC tip, great serrations, nearly complete root, and zero repair or restoration! The only damage is some feeding wear on one side of the tooth from rubbing against another tooth during chewing. It comes in double sided clear display case for easy transport and display!
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Species: Pachycephalosaurus wyomingensis
Size: .565 inches (14.4 mm)
Found: Carter County, Montana, USA
Formation: Hell Creek Formation
Age: 68-66 million years old
Repair: None